July 16, 2015, Nocatee, Fla. – K9s For Warriors announces a $2,500 gift from PetSmart, Inc. The funds will aid in providing items included but not limited to dog training, warrior mentorship, warrior meals, pet supplies (leashes, vests, beds), and upkeep of warrior housing units during their three-week stay.
Founded by Shari Duval in 2011 as a way to help her own son cope with PTSD, K9s For Warriors pairs Post 9/11 veterans with service dogs specially trained to help them cope with the effects of Post-traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service. The program is offered at no cost to the veteran.
PetSmart will provide this charitable donation through its PetSmart Gives Back initiative. This initiative focuses on giving back to local communities throughout the nation in support of organizations that enrich people’s lives through the power of pets.
“K9s for Warriors is an organization that PetSmart has partnered with for several years,” said Kevin Funderburg, PetSmart District Manager. “Assisting in the mission to provide life saving service dogs to returning Veterans is something my team is very proud of.”
